Morning all. I bought my 2012 Coupe three weeks ago and am loving it - apart from the fuel consumption!
I've had various fast road and race cars over the years - on a budget - and most recently had a 964 coupe for 8 years that I loved, then an SLK55 AMG R171 for 5 years that was awesome fun.
But I really wanted more than two seats again so in December last year I was tempted into an A45 AMG and bought a 2013 car as an approved used from MB with warranty etc. I had 'box' added by Litchfield which created a monster. Devastatingly fast and capable but firstly it made me drive like a loony as it wants to be caned at all times (like having a little devil on both shoulders) and secondly I missed the instant torque and noise of a big V8.
So, back to MB last month and traded in for the C63 coupe - also used approved with warranty etc...
It is a standard 457bhp car and I was wondering from those who have mapped your C63 what the real world difference is like. I have looked through various threads but would like to get some fresh views from owners who have done this. If it is only a gain at the top end then I'm not really interested, but if it improves the drive and the power delivery everywhere then I am. Also, how easy is it to hide this from MB for servicing and/or any warranty work?
thanks in advance.
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I've had various fast road and race cars over the years - on a budget - and most recently had a 964 coupe for 8 years that I loved, then an SLK55 AMG R171 for 5 years that was awesome fun.
But I really wanted more than two seats again so in December last year I was tempted into an A45 AMG and bought a 2013 car as an approved used from MB with warranty etc. I had 'box' added by Litchfield which created a monster. Devastatingly fast and capable but firstly it made me drive like a loony as it wants to be caned at all times (like having a little devil on both shoulders) and secondly I missed the instant torque and noise of a big V8.
So, back to MB last month and traded in for the C63 coupe - also used approved with warranty etc...
It is a standard 457bhp car and I was wondering from those who have mapped your C63 what the real world difference is like. I have looked through various threads but would like to get some fresh views from owners who have done this. If it is only a gain at the top end then I'm not really interested, but if it improves the drive and the power delivery everywhere then I am. Also, how easy is it to hide this from MB for servicing and/or any warranty work?
thanks in advance.
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